my nephrologist has ordered me to drink no less than 64oz of water a day. Now I don’t have a problem usually drinking my water. I invested in a PureOne unit to filtrate all the bad stuff out of my water so I’m drinking clean. I know a lot of folks get tired of drinking plain water. You can always add fresh fruits, herbs, and even cucumber to your water. Here are some Water Flavor Ideas by @plantpoweredkidneys on Facebook Strawberry+ Basil Lemon +Raspberries Orange + Cloves Blueberry + Mint Grapefruit* +Rosemary Apple + Cinnamon
You can always just add lemon or lime to flavor also. If I want a treat I will have some ginger ale but it’s not often that I have it. Coffee/tea also counts towards your fluids. In any drink you need to read the ingredients and see what’s in it. Here is what my Renal Dietitian (Vital Kidney Nutrition, Lindsay Ducharme) says is okay.
“Feel like water is the only beverage "allowed" for CKD? Think again!There are plenty of beverage choices you can have like:🔸Seltzer water. There are TONS of brands on the market .🔸Coffee and tea. Most people can enjoy caffeine in moderation! It's what is added to the coffee/tea which is typically more problematic. 🔸Phos additive free sodas. There are several brands of sodas on the market that do not use phos additives.🔸100% fruit juice. Although there is no ADDED sugar - 100% juice is still high in natural sugars so enjoy in moderation!Some key tips when choosing a beverage:🔸Does it contain phosphorus or potassium additives? Make sure you check the ingredient list!🔸Is the beverage high in added sugar? Excess added sugar isn't a good thing - whether you are diabetic or not. Be especially cautious of drinks made with high fructose corn syrup which can increase uric acid levels and trigger gout.🔸Not everyone needs to limit potassium - but for those who do - watch out for potassium content of your beverage. Fruit juices is where this will most likely come into play. It's better to eat than drink your potassium as potassium in beverages is likely more easily absorbed as it does not contain fiber.”
Hope this helps you make your decision.
